Cardiac Rehab Therapist-FT DAY
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Job Location:
Schenectady, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 21 - 30
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Cardiac Rehab Therapist assists with the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of a Cardiac Rehabilitative plan of care for patients in three phases of the CR Program. The CR Therapist is responsible for providing exercise and activity progression teaching and psychological support to the CR patients under general supervision of the CR Manager. The CR Therapist must possess the competencies needed to guide interventions and effect favorably the modification of coronary artery risk factors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
- Supervises monitors and documents the adult and geriatric Cardiac Rehabilitation patients activity tolerance during exercise sessions.
- Maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to perform competently in the adult and geriatric population that Cardiac Rehabilitation serves.
- Identifies and provides for the educational needs of the adult and geriatric Cardiac Rehabilitation patient and family members.
- Monitors heart rate blood pressure and telemetry rhythm during exercise sessions directing the patient to maintain their prescribed target heart rate level.
- Directs exercise sessions and assists patients with exercise routines as needed within department protocols.
- Progresses activity level utilizing established guidelines based on patients tolerance and Borg scale RPE level.
- Evaluates the patients response to exercise and takes appropriate action.
- Documents activity tolerance on exercise record.
- Instructs patients and family about CAD process risk factor modification cardiac prudent diet activity and exercise medications and symptom recognition. Explains Phase 2 outpatient program.
- Evaluates and documents the patients/familys response to teaching.
- Documents teaching in progress notes and on patient outcomes.
- Offers emotional support to Cardiac Rehabilitation patients and their families.
- Assesses the patients psychological adjustment to illness provides encouragement and support to accept the diagnosis and necessary lifestyle changes.
- Report problems to the program manager or registered nurse in charge as needed.
- Assists with the assessment of new patients entering Phase 1 of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
- Reviews patients medical record thoroughly to obtain a medical history.
- Secures medical records and reports for the patients chart.
- Interviews the patient and/or family to obtain additional information relative to the assessment of rehabilitation needs and formulates a rehabilitative plan.
- Discusses any problems or special needs with the program coordinator or charge nurse.
- Maintains organized and accurate records.
- Progress notes are concise accurate and reflect proper documentation of the patients progress.
- Completes daily charge sheets accurately and submits for billing.
- Assists in maintaining patient files and logbooks in proper order.
- Maintains updated continuing education records.
- Performs emergency procedures when needed according to ACLS guidelines.
- Assists with orientation of students and new employees
- Maintains inventory and ensures stock levels are appropriate
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
- A Bachelors Degree in exercise physiology physical therapy or a related field is required. Masters Degree is preferred.
- Certification experience and training equivalent to that specific for an exercise specialist by ACSM is preferred.
- A minimum three-month internship in a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation program is required.
- Experience in exercise program planning supervision and counseling with cardiovascular rehabilitation patients is highly desirable. Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of exercise and health physiology nutrition cardiovascular diseases as well as medical and educational strategies for coronary artery disease risk factor management are needed.
- Must be ACLS certified.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will prohibit discrimination on the basis of race creed color religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) age national origin disability (including pregnancy-related conditions) genetic information predisposition or carrier status military or veteran status prior arrest or conviction record marital or familial status sexual orientation transgender status gender identity gender expression reproductive health decisions domestic violence victim status known relationship or association with any member of a protected class and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal state and where applicable local laws reproductive health decisions or source of payment consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.
Salary Range: $ 21.22-$30.77 /hourPay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the state.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Ellis Medicine is reinventing the way healthcare is delivered. We’re committed to seeking new solutions that achieve better outcomes, reduce hospital stays and lower costs for every patient we treat.
